
Jakob Barnes
Jakob has over 11 years of experience in journalism across sports, entertainment, tech, and politics. Now a freelance writer for Golf Monthly, he covers the top stories from the PGA Tour, LIV Golf and more.
He is relatively new to the game of golf, having first picked up a club in January 2023, but like many, he's now obsessed with this frustrating yet wonderful sport. Jakob broke 100 for the first time in late 2025, shot a personal best of 90 in 2026, and is now ramping up his practice and getting out to as many courses as possible in order to improve and become more consistent.
Latest articles by Jakob Barnes
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Aaron Rai Claims Maiden Major Title To Become First Englishman To Win PGA Championship Since 1919Aaron Rai carded a five-under 65 to beat Jon Rahm and Alex Smalley by three in a thrilling final round at Aronimink
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Lottie Woad Wins Second LPGA Tour Title At Kroger Queen City Championship Despite Double Bogey ScareLottie Woad held firm and maintained her lead throughout the final round of the Kroger Queen City Championship in Ohio
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'One Of The Most Difficult Phone Calls I've Ever Had to Make' - Cameron Smith Opens Up On Coach Change After PGA Near-MissCameron Smith went close and fell short at the PGA Championship, but he's feeling positive after a tough decision to change coach recently
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Who Is Matti Schmid? All You Need To Know About The German Golfer Going For PGA Championship GloryHe's made waves at the 2026 PGA Championship so now is the time to learn more about Matti Schmid
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Who Is Alex Smalley's Caddie? Meet Michael BurnsGet to know Alex Smalley's caddie Michael Burns
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PGA Championship Playoff Format Explained: What Happens If There's A TieIt's an incredibly tight leaderboard at Aronimink this weekend, so how will the playoff for the PGA Championship be settled if required?
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How Many Majors Has Jon Rahm Won?Jon Rahm has plenty of wins under his belt, but which Majors has the Spanish star won in his career?
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Which Golfers Have Won The First Two Majors Of The Year?Rory McIlroy is in the hunt for the PGA Championship and could add his name to another elite list of golfers when it comes to the Majors
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Dallas Athletic Club US Open Final Qualifying: Sergio Garcia Headlines Strong Field Featuring LIV Golf And PGA Tour PlayersBefore we head to Shinnecock Hills for the US Open, over 100 golfers will fight it out at Dallas Athletic Club in the Final Qualifying event
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Alex Smalley Leads PGA Championship, Big Names Within Touching Distance Ahead Of Epic SundayAlex Smalley moved clear of a bunched leaderboard on Moving Day to lead by two with one round to play
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Jon Rahm Aiming To Complete Historic Spanish Feat At PGA ChampionshipAfter a strong showing in round three, Jon Rahm has one mission on his mind at the PGA Championship going into the final day
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David Puig Has A 7am Tee Time In Dallas On Monday... He's Well On His Way To Avoiding ItPuig is booked in for US Open qualifier action on Monday morning but he might not need to compete if he performs at the PGA Championship
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Walton Heath US Open Final Qualifying Field: LIV Golfers And DP World Tour Stars Set For 36-Hole ShootoutThe road to the US Open is nearing an end as final qualifying commences — here are the golfers in action at Walton Heath this week
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Rory McIlroy Fights Back At PGA Championship As Maverick McNealy And Alex Smalley Share LeadRory McIlroy is five behind co-leaders Maverick McNealy and Alex Smalley with two rounds to play at Aronimink
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This PGA Tour Winner Just Did Something Nobody Has Done For 15 Years At The PGA ChampionshipIt's been 15 years since we saw a round as pristine as the one Stephan Jaeger just shot at the PGA Championship
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Scottie Scheffler Shocked By 'Absurd' PGA Championship Pin PositionsScottie Scheffler says the pin positions on Friday at Aronimink were some of the toughest he has ever seen in his career
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'There’s No Way On God’s Green Earth This Is My Last One' - Michael Block Makes PGA Championship Pledge After Second Round StrugglesDespite looking destined to miss the cut at the PGA Championship this weekend, Block believes he will get another chance to prove himself in the Major
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PGA Championship 2026 Tee Times: Round TwoAs we head into day two of the PGA Championship at Aronimink, here's a look at the tee times for the second round
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Brooks Koepka Admits One Aspect Of His Game Was 'Horrendous' After First Round Of PGA ChampionshipA solid first day at the PGA Championship did come with one negative element for the five-time Major winner, as he lamented one particular part of his game
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'Inexcusable' - Jon Rahm Issues PGA Championship Apology After First Round IncidentRahm sits a handful of shots behind the leaders following the action on Thursday, with the Spaniard apologizing for his actions after a moment of aggression on the seventh
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Rory McIlroy Cuts A Frustrated Figure After Four-Over Opening Round At PGA ChampionshipIt wasn't a positive day for Rory McIlroy in the opening round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club, as he fired a 74
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Why Aronimink Gave Up Hosting The 1993 PGA ChampionshipAronimink is the venue for the PGA Championship this week, but back in 1993 the venue pulled out of hosting duties
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Who Has Won The Most Money Of All Time At The PGA Championship?Some of the best golfers in the world are among the top-10 earners at the PGA Championship, but who has pulled in the biggest earnings?
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Jackson Koivun Lands Historic SEC Win... Achieving Something That Hasn't Been Done Since 1967 In The Process!Amateur golfer Jackson Koivun continues his impressive run of success with an historic win at Sea Island Golf Club
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